Underground supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Underground supervisor gender statistics
3.8% of underground supervisors are women and 96.2% of underground supervisors are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Underground supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Underground supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,267
Female income
$36,533
Underground supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in underground supervisor positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of underground supervisors are female.
Underground supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2011 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2012 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2014 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2019 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
Underground supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared underground supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Underground Supervisor | 96% | 4% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Underground supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among underground supervisors is White, which makes up 65.2% of all underground supervisors. Comparatively, 23.3% of underground supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of underground supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Underground supervisor race
| Underground supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Underground supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how underground supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Underground supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.81% | 4.90% | 1.16% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 74.59% | 5.86% | 1.13% | 16.04% |
| 2012 | 75.24% | 5.22% | 1.32% | 15.86% |
| 2013 | 75.08% | 4.79% | 1.08% | 16.63% |
| 2014 | 73.66% | 5.17% | 1.10% | 17.62% |
| 2015 | 74.03% | 5.16% | 1.26% | 17.18% |
| 2016 | 72.92% | 5.26% | 1.18% | 18.42% |
| 2017 | 71.56% | 5.61% | 1.02% | 19.28% |
| 2018 | 71.37% | 4.77% | 1.24% | 20.41% |
| 2019 | 69.72% | 5.19% | 1.32% | 21.15% |
| 2020 | 68.09% | 5.54% | 1.17% | 20.63% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 5.17% | 1.40% | 23.32% |
Underground supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian underground supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american underground supervisors have the lowest average salary at $40,816.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,098 |
| White | $47,474 |
| Black or African American | $40,816 |
| Asian | $50,454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,085 |
Average underground supervisor age
See how the average age of underground supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Underground supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Underground supervisor age breakdown
The average age of underground supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the underground supervisor population.
Underground supervisor age breakdown
| Underground Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Underground supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for underground supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 34% of underground supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Underground supervisors by degree level
| Underground supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Underground supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, underground supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,064 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, underground supervisors earn a median annual income of $48,613 compared to $46,732 for underground supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,064 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,613 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,732 |
Underground supervisor employment statistics
Company size where underground supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where underground supervisors work.
Underground supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Underground supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for underground supervisors are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Underground supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Underground supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Underground supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for underground supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Underground supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Underground supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average underground supervisor tenure
The average underground supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 underground supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Underground supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Underground supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of underground supervisors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Underground Supervisor | 2.35% | - |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |
Similar underground supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter Helper | 5.83% | 17,183 |